Special volunteers honored at Your Theatre

Sunday

Aug 25, 2013 at 12:01 AM

NEW BEDFORD — Your Theatre, Inc. (YTI) recently held its annual volunteer appreciation event at Rose Alley Ale House. YTI honored two volunteers of the year and gave a special award to long-time volunteers Edward J. Maguire and Cynthia Messier.

NEW BEDFORD — Your Theatre, Inc. (YTI) recently held its annual volunteer appreciation event at Rose Alley Ale House. YTI honored two volunteers of the year and gave a special award to long-time volunteers Edward J. Maguire and Cynthia Messier.

The luncheon was attended by 40-plus theater devotees. The Volunteer of the Year gold stars went to Alice Smith of Dartmouth and Stephanie Couto of Fairhaven for their expert, varied, and indefatigable service behind the scenes.

This year, in appreciation of their combined service of more than 90 years, a special award was given jointly to Maguire and Messier, both of Fairhaven.

Messier was recognized for her dedicated selfless service in all aspects of stagecraft. She was appreciated for her kind support of all volunteers who crossed her path.

Maguire, who retired in June from his position as office manager of Your Theatre, Inc. and from many of his other duties there, was praised for his extraordinary decades of service in all aspects of the theater.

Artistic Director Robin Richard said, "Ed has been the guiding light at the helm of the Your Theatre ship for over 50 years. Without the vision and expertise of Ed and Cindy, Your Theatre might not be in existence today."

Your Theatre is known for featuring its all-volunteer crews of actors, experienced directors, and skilled technicians. The theater offers opportunities for volunteers to participate in such areas as set construction, lighting/sound, publicity, house management, and more. Anyone wishing further information about becoming a volunteer is encouraged to call the theater at 508-993-0772, email info@yourtheatre.org or go to www.yourtheatre.org for an application.

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